Implementing Classroom Jobs in Upper Elementary and Middle School

Back to school season is a time
for teachers to set up rules and procedures for the upcoming school year.
Teachers want to work smarter, not harder. In order to do that, why not continue
to give your students classroom jobs?

Primary and elementary teachers
give out classroom jobs to their students. Not only does this help to them run
an efficient and productive classroom, but it also allows students to build on
their personal skills of responsibility and dependability.

It is possible to continue to
have classroom jobs even with students changing classes. You can decide if you only
want your homeroom to take care of the classroom or have jobs each class
period. Think about the structure of your day and what would work best for you.

Choosing the best student for the
job can be done randomly, as it often is in elementary school or you could have
students fill out a short application form. This would tie in real life skills
as when students want to apply for a job that they want later on in life, they
will need this skill. Applications do not need to long or lengthy by any means.
Students can fill out basic personal information and then give a reason why
they think they are fit to complete the job. Always keep in mind that these
jobs are meant to make your life easier!

Some classroom jobs that are perfect
for upper elementary and middle schoolers are:

Supply table
supervisor– make sure all supplies are in order and
ready to go

Technology
assistant– this is a big one. I always have students
that neglect to plug in their Chromebook and then it leaves it dead for the
next student. Assigning a student(s) to take care of this task leaves you to
worry about more important things, like if the technology actually working. 😊

Agenda
administrator– writes down the date, class and homework assignments
on the board